Civic organizations starving for young blood
Whether its fading community interest or aging traditions, leaders of local service groups from Woodstock to Crystal Lake are concerned their local chapters are slowly dying.
Leaders of the McHenry Lions Club, Woodstock Jaycees and League of Women Voters of McHenry County all recalled more prosperous times, when residents seemed more willing to help the community through volunteerism.
Membership at organizations is tapering off, even forcing some local chapters to think about shutting down, leaders said.
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